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BALLOON SIZING OF VALVE ANNULUS FOR PERCUTANEOUS VALVES

  • US 20100168836A1
  • Filed: 02/16/2010
  • Published: 07/01/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/21/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method to size a valve annulus, the method comprising the steps of:

  • introducing at least part of a sizing device into a luminal organ at a valve annulus, the sizing device having a detector and a pressure transducer within a balloon positioned at or near a distal end of the detection device;

    inflating the balloon until a threshold pressure is detected by the pressure transducer within the balloon;

    obtaining a first valve annulus measurement using the detector; and

    withdrawing the sizing device from the luminal organ.

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